Vision Statement
SLANZA will empower and support school library staff, and strengthen and promote school libraries in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Mission Statement
SLANZA provides community, guidance and professional development on library practice and programmes for school library staff in Aotearoa New Zealand while reflecting the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.

Through our National Executive portfolios and regional networks, we aim to:
  • provide a national voice for school library teams - School Librarians and Library Assistants, Teacher Librarians, Teachers with Library Responsibility and school staff involved in managing school libraries
  • advocate for the critical role of school libraries in reading, teaching, and learning; and to provide support and networks for school library staff
  • improve the professional standing, working conditions and qualifications for all staff involved with school libraries
  • support professional development through conferences, network meetings, and articles published in our magazine, Collected
  • develop links with associated national and international professional organisations


Special thanks to our Top Shelf Business Members